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Gale Warning 21, NWS Seattle, WA

March 2, 2019

NWS Seattle, WA issued this gale warning at Mar 2, 2019, 2:42 AM PST. It took effect at Mar 2, 2019, 8:19 AM PST. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 2, 2019, 2:42 AM PST (10:42 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 2, 2019, 8:19 AM PST
Expired
Mar 3, 2019, 8:06 AM PST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Seattle, WA

The text

As transmitted.

918 
WHUS76 KSEW 021042
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
242 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2019

PZZ133-021845-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-190303T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KSEW.GL.A.0012.190303T0000Z-190303T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.GL.W.0021.190303T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.190303T1800Z-190304T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
242 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST
SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Gale
Warning...which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM
PST Sunday. A Small Craft Advisory has also been issued. This
Small Craft Advisory is in effect from 10 AM to 4 PM PST Sunday.
The Gale Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WIND...Northeast 20 to 30 knots tonight and Saturday morning
  then rising to 25 to 35 knots Saturday afternoon through
  Saturday night. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-021845-
/O.EXB.KSEW.SC.Y.0037.190302T1500Z-190304T0000Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
242 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM
PST SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Small Craft
Advisory...which is in effect from 7 AM this morning to 4 PM PST
Sunday. 

* WIND...North to northeast 15 to 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ130>132-134-135-021845-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0037.190302T1500Z-190304T0000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-Admiralty Inlet-
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
242 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WIND...North to northeast 15 to 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$


www.weather.gov/seattle
5 follow-up statements
868 
WHUS76 KSEW 021619
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
819 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2019

PZZ133-030030-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-190303T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.GL.W.0021.190302T1619Z-190303T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.190303T1800Z-190304T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
819 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2019

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM PST
SUNDAY...

* WIND...Northeast 20 to 30 knots tonight and Saturday morning
  then rising to 25 to 35 knots this afternoon through tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ130>132-134-135-150-153-156-170-173-176-030030-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-190304T0000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-Admiralty Inlet-
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
819 AM PST Sat Mar 2 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WIND...North to northeast 15 to 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$


www.weather.gov/seattle
371 
WHUS76 KSEW 022244
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
244 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2019

PZZ133-030645-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.190303T1800Z-190304T2000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
244 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO NOON
PST MONDAY...

* WIND...Northeast 20 to 30 knots tonight and Saturday morning
  then rising to 25 to 35 knots this afternoon through tonight.
  Winds easing to 15 to 25 knots later Sunday through Monday
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-150-153-156-170-173-176-030645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-190304T2000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
244 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...

* WIND...East to northeast 15 to 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ132-030645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-190304T0800Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
244 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WIND...North to northeast 15 to 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-030645-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-190304T0300Z/
Admiralty Inlet-Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
244 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WIND...North 15 to 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$


www.weather.gov/seattle
123 
WHUS76 KSEW 030439
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
839 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2019

PZZ133-031245-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.190303T1800Z-190304T2000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
839 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST SUNDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO
NOON PST MONDAY...

* WIND...Northeast 25 to 35 knots through Sunday morning. Winds 
  easing to 15 to 25 knots later Sunday through Monday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-150-153-156-170-173-176-031245-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-190304T2000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
839 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST MONDAY...

* WIND...East to northeast 15 to 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ132-031245-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-190304T0800Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
839 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WIND...North to northeast 15 to 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ134-135-031245-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-190304T0300Z/
Admiralty Inlet-Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
839 PM PST Sat Mar 2 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST SUNDAY...

* WIND...North 15 to 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$


www.weather.gov/seattle
053 
WHUS76 KSEW 031033
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
233 AM PST Sun Mar 3 2019

PZZ133-031845-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.190303T1800Z-190305T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
233 AM PST Sun Mar 3 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...Northeast 25 to 35 knots through Sunday morning. Winds
  easing to 15 to 25 knots later Sunday through Monday afternoon.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ130-131-150-153-156-170-173-176-031845-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-190305T0000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
233 AM PST Sun Mar 3 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...East to northeast 15 to 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ132-134-135-031800-
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-Admiralty Inlet-
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
233 AM PST Sun Mar 3 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS
MORNING...

* WIND...North to northeast 15 to 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$


www.weather.gov/seattle
487 
WHUS76 KSEW 031606
MWWSEW

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
806 AM PST Sun Mar 3 2019

PZZ133-040015-
/O.CAN.KSEW.GL.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KSEW.SC.Y.0038.190303T1606Z-190305T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
806 AM PST Sun Mar 3 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

*WIND...Northeast 15 to 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ132-134-135-031715-
/O.CAN.KSEW.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-190303T1800Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-Admiralty Inlet-
Puget Sound and Hood Canal-
806 AM PST Sun Mar 3 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished to less than 21 knots.

$$

PZZ130-131-150-153-156-170-173-176-040015-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-190305T0000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
806 AM PST Sun Mar 3 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WIND...East to northeast 15 to 30 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$


www.weather.gov/seattle

The office that day

Everything else NWS Seattle, WA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 2, 2:42 AM PSTSmall Craft AdvisorySEW60 hr
Mar 2, 3:09 AM PSTWind AdvisorySEWSan Juan29 hr

Nearby

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Sources

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